Demon Slayer: Upper 0 seems to be a waste

Taking care of a child is not a difficult task, at least taking care of Rinkou is not a difficult task, but Muzan feels that everyone has their own expertise. If it is just for entertainment, it is easy, but if a child is required to understand the entire concept of ghosts in a systematic and complete manner, it is not suitable for him, at least he does not want to try it.

Fortunately, he happened to have someone under his command who had known Lin Guang for a long time and was also suitable to take care of the child.

Rinko was taken by Muzan to see a person, or to be more precise, a ghost.

When Rinko walked out from behind Muzan, he did not miss the flash of surprise in Tamayo's eyes, and the trembling of her pupils proved her emotional fluctuations.

"You seem surprised."

Tamayo lowered her head and eyes, avoiding his gaze and gave a soft explanation.

"It's rare for such a young child to become a ghost, and his body has always been weak."

Muzan didn't fully believe Tamayo's explanation, but he didn't care what Tamayo was thinking. All he needed was someone who could teach Rinko some common sense, and it would be best if he could take her to see for himself. Tamayo was very suitable for this job, and he could also explore why Rinko could withstand so much blood in a short period of time and successfully become a demon.

Muzan left some instructions and disappeared into the house, leaving Tamayo and Rinko looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Hello, my name is Lingguang. It's our first meeting. Please give me your guidance."

This was the first sentence Rinko said to Tamayo.

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It wasn't until Muzan left that Tamayo finally relaxed and had a chance to take a good look at the child she had once cared for. At that time, he wasn't called Rinko, nor was he a ghost. He was just a child with very poor health. But a weak body can be slowly cared for and healed. Even if he can't recover, he still has the opportunity to run in the sun...

But that was all fantasy.

"You can call me Tamayo."

When Muzan was talking to her, Rinko kept his head down and remained silent until Muzan stopped talking. Then Rinko raised his head. However, Muzan treated him like an obedient pet, stroking the boy's head while giving him instructions, without considering his thoughts or giving him a chance to speak.

"Okay, Ms. Tamayo."

So it was not until Muzan left that Rinko gained the ability to act independently like her.

poor child.

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The instructions left by Muzan were to let Rinko learn everything a ghost should know. This is a very broad concept and the scope is also vague. Tamayo felt that this was a very incredible experience.

She lost her own child, but after so many years as a ghost, she got another child, a ghost child who needed her personal care and careful attention.

As a demon, Rinkou can't even kill and eat, which is almost instinctive.

This is a good thing for Tamayo, but it is not normal for a ghost.

Fortunately, Rinkou is not averse to eating human flesh and will drink human blood, but the amount he intakes each time is very limited, which makes Tamayo wonder whether this is the reason why his body is still weak after becoming a demon.

Even easier to guess than the conclusion is the reason. Tamayo had once served as Rinkou's doctor, and back then, she'd noticed the child's long-term physical abuse, leaving him both mentally and physically scarred. Perhaps it was the memory of Rinkou's frailty as a human, unable to eat, that was so vivid, that the demon-like Rinkou, even after forgetting everything, still resisted cramming too much into his stomach.

Lin Guang eats very little and consumes very little. He has his own set of living habits, like some kind of fragile and slow-witted animal, consuming the least energy just to ensure his own survival.

Tamayo wasn't sure whether this habit led to his gentle character, or whether this gentle character led him to form such a unique habit.

She just felt that Lin Guang didn't look like a ghost. The little boy didn't have the liveliness that a child of his age should have, nor did he have the viciousness that a ghost of his age should have.

Compared to killing, hunting, eating, or anything else, Lingguang prefers to sit in the house, quietly, just sitting there, reading, learning words, or squatting at the door to tease the stray cats passing by, or coming to watch her make medicine, record, and ask her if she needs help.

If there is nothing to pass the time at home, Lingguang will go out for a walk after getting permission. The time is not fixed, and the distance is usually not too far. The only thing is that when he comes back, he always has some extra things in his hands.

A few beautiful leaves, a few fruits that are not sure whether they are ripe or not, or a baby rabbit.

All these things will be sent to Tamayo.

"Ms. Tamayo is very kind. This is a return gift."

This was the answer Tamayo got after she couldn't help but ask.

The boy kneeling opposite was serious and earnest, and after Tamayo cast a surprised look at him, a gentle smile that had never appeared on his usually emotionless face appeared.

Even after becoming a ghost, his nature remains kind and gentle. He is not keen on killing, nor does he feel that he deserves everything. He always has a grateful heart.

The more clearly Tamayo realized all this, the more she felt that Muzan was cruel and vicious. Such a good child should have had a more joyful future. He would grow up slowly, become a reliable person, someone who would make people smile when they mentioned him, would have his own family, would help many people, maybe he would also have a wife and several children, and would spend the rest of his life happily in the sunshine until he died of old age.

Instead of walking in darkness all his life, spending day after day in a dark corner relying on endless sleep, and being an evil ghost despised and insulted by everyone who knows his identity.

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Rinkou stayed with Tamayo for many years. It was said to be many years, but for a ghost, many years was not a long time. Tamayo was still young, and Rinkou was still young. Except for the shortened cycle of changing residences because the children should have grown up, nothing else had changed much.

For Tamayo, the days with Rinko around passed faster and were happier than before, perhaps also because Muzan had hardly come to say anything to her in these years.

So when Muzan visited late at night, Rinko's memory of him was already a little fuzzy.

"Muzan."

The boy stood in front of the open door for a while before finally calling out the guest's name.

"That's so rude, Rinkou."

"I'm sorry, Master Muzan, it's been a while since we last met. You still look so energetic."

Lin Guang readily changed the address and took the initiative to make way to welcome Muzan in.

Tamayo glanced at the man who had suddenly visited her for some unknown reason without leaving a trace, and a sense of nervousness rose in her heart for no reason.

Unlike Tamayo's uneasiness, Rinko showed rare closeness to Muzan, even though they hadn't seen each other for many years and Rinko was about to forget him at one point, but after Muzan walked in, the boy followed behind Muzan like a little tail.

Muzan casually asked Tamayo about the latest progress, and casually flipped through the papers on the table. Rinko followed behind Muzan, looking at the bottles and jars that he had seen hundreds of times.

"How's Rinko doing with his studies?"

The topic changed quickly, and the boy only raised his head when he heard his name.

"I've basically learned everything. Survival shouldn't be a problem."

Zhu Shi lowered her head, avoiding the eyes that were looking at her.

Muzan didn't pay much attention to her, but looked at Rinko.

"Then come with me, Rinko, I'll take you to meet our 'new friend'."

This didn't sound like anything nice, either in terms of the deeper meaning or the superficial words, and Tamayo was about to say something, but before she could open her mouth, she heard Rinkou's answer.

"it is good."

Answer without hesitation, firmly and affirmatively.

"Tamayo, do you have any opinions..."

This time, the oppressive gaze was fixed on her.

"No, Master Muzan, no. Rinkou is now able to join you."

Apart from answering in the affirmative, Tamayo didn't dare say anything else.

Muzan passed in front of her, followed by Rinkou.

"See you next time, Ms. Tamayo. I'll remember to bring you a gift. Take care of yourself."

Rinko's voice was very soft, but Muzan must have heard it, but he said nothing and didn't seem to care.

It was not until the door was closed and the room returned to its long-lost silence that Tamayo suddenly collapsed. She sat on the ground, her eyes fixed on the ground, and all she could think of was the boy.

She wanted to keep Rinko, the fragile boy had no ability to protect himself. If he encountered a ghost hunter, he would be in danger and his head would be chopped off easily, no doubt. Muzan didn't really love him, the evil ghost didn't know what love was.

But she couldn't keep her child before, and now she can't keep Lingguang either.